A discussion concerning the contribution that recent developments in transport technologies could make to environmental sustainability.
By L.Everitt / Novelty Dispenser (c)
Introduction and definitions
I shall analyse and discuss recent examples of technological developments from within both transport and other sectors and their positive and negative implications for environmental sustainability. I will also look at social, economic, cultural, legal and political motivations which are deeply interconnected with transport, technology and the future of our environment.
When I say technology, I mean the application of scientific or organized knowledge, including any tool or technique, product or process, method, organization or system to practical tasks.
By environmental sustainability I mean our ability to maintain an harmonious coexistence within our natural habitat – its capacity to replenish our consumption of its vital resources, its ecological productivity and diversity – in a way which is practical, ethical and rational and does not compromise our future ability to do so.
